Volunteers unite to help FRU
The Volunteer Fundraising group which has unite to help Fiji Rugby Union in sending Fiji 7s and Fijiana side to Rio Olympic Games is expecting a better response from the public. This group will go out...
View ArticleRewa river continues to rise
The water level at the Rewa River continues to rise gradually to warning levels. Those residing in low lying areas and areas within the vicinity of the Rewa River are advised to be alert, to prepare...
View ArticlePM north tour deferred
Prime Minister’s tour to the Northern Division has been deferred due to current weather conditions. The officials at the National Disaster Management Office briefed the Office of the Prime Minister on...
View Article3 missing at sea
It seems some mariners are still not heeding police warning to avoid taking to the water. Two men are now missing out at sea. Police Spokesperson Atuinaisa Sokomuri said two fishermen from Rakiraki...
View ArticleFew roads affected
Drivers are requested to take extreme caution when traveling in heavy rain and to avoid going through flood waters. In the North, two bridges on Nabouwalu Road remain closed as emergency works are...
View ArticleBe prepared – NDMO
The National Disaster Management Office has urged people to bring in their own food supplies if they take shelter at any evacuation center. The Office has yet to look into the supply of basic needs if...
View ArticleWaimari road closed
The Waimari road in Rakiraki has been closed after a portion that was used as access was washed away. The closure will affect more than 2 hundred families leaving on the either side of this crossing....
View ArticleLau group on alert
The Nadi Weather Office has tonight placed the entire Lau group on alert as Tropical Cyclone Ula approaches it. Later this evening, tropical Cyclone Ula is expected to lie about 155 kilometers off...
View ArticleState of emergency in Tonga
A state of emergency has been declared in Tonga as Tropical Cyclone Ula passed close by, bringing with it gusts of up to 150kmh and potential flooding. Prime Minister ‘Akilisi Pohiva declared a state...
View ArticleTropical Cyclone Alert upgraded to a warning
The Nadi Weather Office has this afternoon upgraded the Tropical Cyclone Alert to a warning. The gale warning is in force for Kabara, Ogea, Fulaga, Namuka, Mocevatoa and Ono i Lau. Director Meteorology...
View ArticleAguero seals Man City comeback
Brilliant late goals from Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero rescued Manchester City as they came from behind to beat Watford in an entertaining finale. Watford went ahead after the break when Aleksandar...
View ArticleArsenal beat Newcastle to move two clear
Arsenal move two points clear of Leicester City at the top of the Premier League table with victory over Newcastle. The unconvincing Gunners looked set for a point on a soggy Emirates Stadium pitch...
View ArticleRooney goal ends Man Utd’s winless run
Wayne Rooney’s brilliant instinctive winner beat Swansea as Manchester United ended a run of eight games without a win. The England striker flicked home Anthony Martial’s cross with 13 minutes to go to...
View ArticleFijians in France Top14
Agen 16-33 Clermont Stade Armandie, Agen Camille Gerondeau crossed for two tries in the second-half as Clermont came from behind to defeat Agen away from home. Three penalties by Burton Francis were...
View ArticleNZ Cricket head comfortable for spot fixer to tour
The head of New Zealand Cricket, David White, says he sees no reason why the Pakistan bowler, Mohamed Amir, shouldn’t be allowed in to the country to play the Black Caps in the upcoming series. Amir, a...
View ArticleHayne pointed to as a highlight of 49ers season
The San Francisco 49ers American football coach, Jim Tomsula, has pointed to Jarryd Hayne’s growth as an NFL player, as one of the highlights of the team’s largely dismal season. Tomsula has offered...
View ArticleAthletes names due in March
The 9 sporting federations that will be part of Team Fiji’s contingent to the Olympic Games in Brazil are expected to submit the names of athletes before March. Team Fiji Chef De Mission Cathy Wong...
View ArticleMallinder to meet with Jones
Northampton boss Jim Mallinder has said that he will meet with new England head coach Eddie Jones next week. Jones has identified Northampton attack coach Alex King as a possible addition to his...
View ArticleNo adverse reports: NDMO
No adverse reports have been received so far on the areas directly affected by Tropical Cyclone Ula. The National Disaster Management Office Director Akapusi Tuifagalele gave an update this afternoon...
View ArticleTC Ula likely to develop into a category 4 system
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ula has the potential to develop into a category 4 system. The system was initially predicted to weaken as it would have entered the Fiji waters. However over the last 24 hours,...
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